Organization Profile and Background

Welthungerhilfe/German Agro Action is an international NGO with Head-Quarter in Bonn and working in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Welthungerhilfe/GAA is fighting to help free the world of hunger and poverty. This vision is the basis of our organization’s character and activities. Welthungerhilfe/GAA secures funds from private donations and international funding organizations, for example, EC, USAID, UN-OCHA, ECHO and German Government. We work in the sectors of Agriculture, WASH, Natural Resource Management, Nutrition and Social & Economic Development as well as Civil Society Strengthening. Welthungerhilfe/GAA Ethiopia follows a partnership approach for project planning, implementation, and administration with Ethiopia Partner-NGOs and in exceptional cases WHH/GAA implements projects by itself.

 What We Offer

·       A multicultural work environment where differences are accommodated

·       A continuous learning cultures

·       Innovative and creative work practices

·       A highly committed team

·       Attractive pay and benefit packages (life and medical insurance, Provident fund & Pension)

·       Working with an organizational philosophy: “help the poor to help themselves.”

Are you aiming to work for an organization where it is worthwhile investing your personality, your skills, and your time? Are you looking for a job that is exciting and has clear goals? Welcome to Welthungerhilfe!

We are one of the largest and most respected private organizations for development cooperation and humanitarian aid in Germany. As a politically and confessionally independent organization, our value-oriented actions are always based on ethical principles. Our vision is clear: "Zero Hunger by 2030" - If you want to become part of our global community to end hunger around the world, we look forward to receiving your application for Humanitarian and Resilience Manager (national position).

Objectives of the Position

The Humanitarian and Resilience Manager is responsible for implementing and coordinating Welthungerhilfe's humanitarian and resilience programs in Ethiopia. The position involves leading the design, planning, implementation, management, and coordination of effective and appropriate humanitarian interventions, ranging from large-scale efforts to smaller initiatives. Key responsibilities include strategic management, representation, advocacy, and program support at senior levels.

 General Information 

·      Duty station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

·      Job Title: Humanitarian and Resilience Manager

·      Reports to: Deputy Country Director and work closely with Regional Representative

·      Contract Period:  Two Year – with possibility of extension

Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategic Management and Leadership

·       As part of the Senior Management Team, ensure compliance with Welthungerhilfe’s organizational policies and actively contribute to the overall strategic development of country programs, focusing on humanitarian issues.

·       Adapt Welthungerhilfe’s global humanitarian strategy to the Ethiopian context.

·       Develop and maintain a network of humanitarian actors and stakeholders within the region, and represent Welthungerhilfe to donors, diplomatic missions, government bodies, international organizations, and local entities.

·       Engage in resource mobilization and negotiate resources in collaboration with the Regional Representative.

·       Analyze the humanitarian context in the country to inform interventions.

·       Coordinate closely with Welthungerhilfe’s programs and other key institutions, monitoring key indicators.

·       Collaborate with the MEAL Coordinator to develop mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating humanitarian programs, emphasizing accountability to affected populations and utilizing digital data gathering.

·       Promote and facilitate learning and improvement of program quality through internal evaluations and joint visits.

·       Link humanitarian programs with advocacy and long-term initiatives, where appropriate.

·       Contribute to the implementation of Welthungerhilfe’s Country Strategies in Ethiopia, focusing on humanitarian preparedness, response, and protection.

·       Develop a plan to enhance the capacity of local partners in early warning and emergency response mechanisms.

Humanitarian Preparedness

·       Lead the design and development of contingency plans and preparedness strategies, including capacity-building initiatives, to ensure readiness to meet Welthungerhilfe’s humanitarian mandate.

·       Ensure Welthungerhilfe partners have updated contingency plans and trained staff.

·       Ensure human resources are well-trained and material resources are pre-positioned in strategic locations before crises occur.

Program Development, Management and Response

·       Provide strategic leadership in coordinating Welthungerhilfe’s humanitarian response and scaling up efforts, including coordination with national, regional, and global counterparts.

·       Foster close working relationships with program teams, technical advisers, the MEAL Coordinator, and the Advocacy and Communication Manager to enhance overall program quality.

·       Develop and manage responses to humanitarian crises in line with agreed standards (e.g., Core Humanitarian Standards, Code of Conduct, SPHERE, Welthungerhilfe Gender Policy etc.).

·       In collaboration with DCD, lead the development of gender-sensitive rapid situation assessment mechanisms and high-quality, gender-responsive emergency response proposals.

·       Ensure program implementation is consultative, participatory, and gender-sensitive.

·       Liaise with HO donor units and technical advisors to ensure proposals meet internal standards and donor compliance.

·       Ensure continuity between relief, recovery, and ongoing development programs.

·       Enhance Welthungerhilfe’s ability to respond effectively to humanitarian crises, focusing on program quality and accountability.

·       Support recruitment and line management of humanitarian program staff, ensuring adherence to HR policies and proactive staff development.

·       Support partner organizations in developing and delivering projects within agreed parameters.

·       Lead the development and implementation of the Welthungerhilfe Regional Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPreP).

·       Implement Complaints Response Mechanisms (CRM) for accountability and transparency, especially concerning beneficiary populations.

Representation

·       Represent Welthungerhilfe in local and national humanitarian fora, engaging with government authorities, UN organizations, NGOs, the private sector, and donor agencies.

·       Ensure representation in appropriate humanitarian fora, coordinating with the Programme Office, relevant government authorities, multilateral and bilateral organizations, and the private sector.

Job Requirement

Relevant post graduate qualification

·       Five years’ experience in a program position with an international NGO in management roles.

·       Previous experience of managing a diverse team of senior staff and developing large teams and the ability to lead and motivate others, strong training and mentoring skills.

·       Previous experience of managing diverse and multi-sectoral programs, program development, project and budget management cycle, and participatory planning methodologies, including distance management.

·       Working with major international donors, knowledge of grants compliance requirements and securing external donor funding.

·       Knowledge and experience of incorporating key approaches across programs i.e. agriculture, nutrition, civil society strengthening.

·       Excellent communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, and an ability to motivate others.

·       Ability to organize, plan effectively, and to work under pressure often to strict deadlines.

·       Good networking skills.

How To Apply

Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications are invited to submit updated CV (max. of 4 pages) and a short motivation letter to WHH Ethiopia through THIS LINK no later than June 17 , 2024.

Note: Applicants are required to organize their documents (application letter, CV and other document) as a single document i.e. with the cover letter being on the first page and the CV and other credentials starting on the second page. They should also clearly indicate name of position name at the subject line of their application letter, applicant who doesn't follow the required application procedure will automatically be disqualified from the competition.

Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply